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Students will be introduced to the field of phlebotomy in physicians’ offices, hospitals, and other health-related facilities. Students will learn phlebotomy skills, including but not limited to the following: specimen collections, specimen processing and handling, laboratory operations (safety, quality control, etc.), and anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. Students will also be introduced to infection control/universal precautions and a career development module. Anatomically correct arms are used in class for practice, but 50 sticks, 10 capillary sticks on live individuals are required to qualify for certification. Students will be offered 60 hours of theory and practice and will be required to complete 80 hours of clinical externship with a healthcare provider. (These hours will be outside of the listed classroom hours.) Health clearance documents will be required once accepted into the class. No medical experience needed. Textbook and testing fees are additional charges.
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OCM BOCES - Crown Road Campus
On a campus flanked by towering trees and green fields, OCM BOCES - Crown Road, is a sanctuary for learners of all ages. This educational hub is alive with myriad learning possibilities imbued with cutting-edge technology and time-proven pedagogical methods. The pulsing energy of the campus is powered by the immense curiosity and thirst for knowledge of its industrious students, who are guided every step of their academic journey by a corps of dedicated and expert educators. Building upon the ideals of inclusivity, exploration and innovation, the campus fosters a holistic approach towards learning, churning out not only well-informed graduates, but well-rounded individuals ready to take their place in society. The OCM BOCES - Crown Road campus, a citadel of enlightenment, welcomes the footsteps of those eager to learn, grow, and shape the future.